Dubai South has announced the opening of a new GEMS Education school, GEMS Founders School – Dubai South, strategically located near Expo Road to serve the surrounding communities, including Expo City Dubai. This development is a significant addition to the area, offering a 250,000 sq. ft. campus with state-of-the-art facilities for students aged 3 to 18.
The signing ceremony saw key figures such as Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, Sunny Varkey, Group Chairman of GEMS Global and Founder of Varkey Foundation and GEMS Education, Nabil Al Kindi, CEO of Dubai South Properties, and Dino Varkey, Group CEO of GEMS Education, in attendance.
"We are honored to collaborate with Dubai South on this visionary project," Sunny Varkey stated.
"At GEMS Education, our mission aligns perfectly with the goals of Dubai South to provide world-class services and amenities to residents. By bringing our well-loved GEMS Founders brand to this important area, we are proud to contribute to the advancement of the UAE’s thriving education sector as part of the UAE’s transformative journey."
The new school will initially offer the National Curriculum for England from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 8, marking GEMS' fourth school under the Founders brand and its first in Dubai South. It is set to open for the 2024/2025 academic year starting in August 2024, with registrations beginning on June 1, 2024. The school will expand in phases to eventually accommodate students up to Year 13, with a total capacity of over 2,500 students.
Khalifa Al Zaffin commented,
"We are pleased to sign this agreement with a renowned school operator. At Dubai South, our mandate is to support our wise leadership’s vision of attracting one million residents to the area once Al Maktoum International Airport is complete, by providing world-class services and amenities to the residents at Dubai South. We remain steadfast in our commitment to contribute to the government’s plan to advance the UAE education sector."
This new educational institution is not only a significant milestone for Dubai South but also a boost to the real estate market in the area. As the community continues to develop, the addition of top-tier educational facilities enhances the attractiveness of the region for families and investors alike, aligning with Dubai South's vision of creating a vibrant and sustainable urban environment.